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Lab results show 48% of ghee, 75% of refined palm oil, and 44% of packaged milk from markets are substandard, prompting the Planning Minister to launch a comprehensive survey of loose and packaged food products.
Aug 8, 2026, 5:37 AM
Pakistani actress Sabahat Bukhari says that light, friendly flirting on set can boost confidence and help actors spark chemistry, while she shares her experiences with typecasting and delayed payments.
The Express Tribune
The medical board tasked with exhuming Mir Raza Ali’s body was reconstituted, raising objections from the family’s lawyer who said the change was made without a clear reason.
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A mass HIV screening in Sindh revealed 120 positive cases at Valika Hospital and an additional 21 positives at Landhi Hospital. The findings, involving children of SESSI employees and others, prompt departmental action against 37 doctors, paramedics and officials.
The Express Tribune
The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has moved the Medical and Dental College Admission Test from August 16 to September 20, citing the need for a smooth, secure and transparent examination. PMDC assures no change in other terms and notes around 135,000 candidates will sit the exam, amid over 1,000 complaints, while the exam remains mandatory for admission to medical and dental colleges.
Dawn
Kasim and Sulaiman Khan, sons of former prime minister Imran Khan, accused Pakistani officials of preventing them from seeing their father while he remains jailed, stating limited information on his eye condition, and raising doubts about a potential government settlement.
Dawn
Kasim and Sulaiman Khan say they have not seen their father for seven months because Pakistan has blocked visits, while the government insists Imran Khan receives regular medical care and visitor access at Adiala Jail.
The Express Tribune
The interior minister of Pakistan declared that the country’s health system has collapsed, highlighting the spread of HIV and hepatitis C. Recent figures show 7,500 children infected with HIV, 25,000 deaths, and approximately 10 million people living with hepatitis C.
Dawn
The inaugural Pak‑Turkey Health Expo opened its doors in Lahore, marking a joint effort between Pakistan and Turkey to share health‑care advances.
Google News - Pakistan
The World Health Organization has started its first Public‑Private Council in Pakistan, enlisting business leaders and government officials to speed up health initiatives.
Google News - Pakistan
The World Health Organization has renewed its support to assist Pakistan in achieving its 2030 hepatitis elimination targets, highlighting that 12.9 million people currently live with the disease in the country.
Google News - Pakistan
The Sindh government has unveiled a new program to give monthly financial assistance to children living with HIV, aiming to ease the burden on families and improve health outcomes.
Google News - Pakistan
The World Health Organization announced a new partnership with Pakistan and local business leaders to establish the nation’s first public‑private health council. The initiative aims to bring together public authorities and private companies to address health challenges.
Google News - Pakistan
Pakistan has permitted a critically ill Afghan newborn to enter the country through the Torkham border crossing, as reported by the Associated Press.
Google News - Pakistan
The Friday Times urges Pakistan to move beyond viewing thalassemia as an inevitable fate, calling for urgent policy changes. Published by Google News on August 2, 2026, the article highlights the need for national action on this health issue.
Google News - Pakistan
On 1 August 2026, ICCI and Blood Chain Pakistan organized their yearly meeting to discuss blood collection and distribution in Pakistan.
Google News - Pakistan
